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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?
(a) 53-68 A.D.
(b) 78-84 A.D.
(c) 578 A.D. - 584 A.D.
(d) 2 A.D. - 7 A.D.

2. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Claudius.

3. According to Mattingly, what belief lies in "The Agricola"?
(a) The origin of white man's burden.
(b) Moderation.
(c) Roman destiny.
(d) Pure races.

4. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?
(a) To overtake all of Britain and Ireland.
(b) To conquer and restore Roman honor.
(c) To restore the Republic.
(d) To extend the Roman Empire to twice its size.

5. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.
(a) Inevitable.
(b) A slow creeping progress.
(c) Expected.
(d) Sudden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

2. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?

3. What happened to the emperor of Rome?

4. Tacitus believed the Germans loved what the most?

5. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?

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